Things to do this weekend in Birmingham

Morris Day and the Time performed at Birmingham's 2006 City Stages festival (The Birmingham News / Tamika Moore)

PRINCE OF PANDEMONIUM: Ask yourself: What time is it? For 1980s funk fans, there’s only one answer, provided by Morris Day & the Time. If you remember "Jungle Love" and "Jerk Out," catch the group’s high-energy set at the March 6 Masked Gala at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. The 6:30 p.m. event (which includes dinner and dancing) is a fund-raiser for the United Negro College Fund. Tix: $125. Info: 322-8623.

CARE PACKAGES: Think inside the box. Community-minded artists have done exactly that for the March 5 Hope Chest Party & Art Auction. Miniature assemblages or shadow boxes, all symbolizing the goals of the Children’s Aid Society, will go to the highest bidders at Rosewood Hall in Soho Square, 6-10 p.m. Tix: $35 advance, $40 at the door. Info: 943-5351.

SURE BEATS COLORED EGGS: Fill an Easter basket at Cottontails Village. Exhibition halls at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex become a Bunnies R Us haven this weekend, with holiday crafts, gift items and other seasonal goodies. Better hop to it; doors open at 10 a.m. March 5-6, noon March 7. Tix: $6. Info: 458-8400.

MOOD INDIGO: Revel in the power of two. We’re talking about the Indigo Girls, a dynamic folk-rock duo known for its thoughtful lyrics and vibrant harmonies. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are favorites in the Birmingham area, and the talented gals will return March 6 for a performance at the WorkPlay soundstage. Show time: 9 p.m. Tix: $25 advance, $30 day of show. Info: 380-4082.